AMD Ryzen 7 7735H vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the Intel Core 5 211E and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H is decisive, but not one-sided. The recorded data shows 12 wins for the Intel part and 3 for the AMD part across 15 head-to-head tests. That margin alone paints a clear picture, yet the nature of those wins matters more than the raw count.

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates every Cinebench workload in the database. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 20,389 against 10,920 for the AMD, a 86.7% advantage. The single-core gap is even larger in percentage terms: 2,878 versus 1,536, an 87.4% difference. Cinebench R15 tells the same story, with Intel ahead by 12.6% in multi-core (2,055 vs 1,825) and by 17.5% in single-core (289 vs 246). These are not marginal edges; they are category-level differences in rendering and CPU-bound compute.

The Intel part also takes the PassMark integer and floating-point workloads. Floating-point math shows a 34.8% lead (66,402 vs 49,260), while integer math is closer at 1.5% (88,117 vs 86,788). Data compression favors Intel by 14.3% (346,757 vs 303,502), and random string sorting by 8.3% (34,308 vs 31,676). Extended instructions go to Intel by a slim 1.8% (21,592 vs 21,214). PassMark multi-thread is nearly a tie, with Intel ahead by only 0.3% (23,833 vs 23,765). Single-thread performance goes to Intel by 21.8% (4,006 vs 3,288).

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H claims three specific workloads. Data encryption favors AMD by 5.5% (18,990 vs 17,938). Find prime numbers favors AMD by 27.1% (59 vs 43). Physics simulation favors AMD by 33.5% (1,056 vs 702). These are not trivial wins, especially the physics score, which suggests a different optimization pattern in that specific test. The AMD part also holds a higher PassMark percentile at 85 versus Intel's 86, though the average benchmark score difference is small: 37,161 for AMD versus 37,829 for Intel.

The use-case split is clear. The Intel Core 5 211E is the choice for workloads that depend on raw multi-core throughput, single-thread responsiveness, and floating-point or integer density. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H shows strength in encryption, prime-number finding, and physics simulation, which may indicate efficiency in certain algorithmic patterns rather than overall throughput.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward recommendation for most buyers: the Intel Core 5 211E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H in the majority of recorded benchmarks, and often by substantial margins. Its 86.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 87.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core are decisive for anyone running rendering, compilation, or general productivity software that scales with CPU speed.

However, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H is not without merit. It wins in physics simulation by 33.5%, in find prime numbers by 27.1%, and in data encryption by 5.5%. If a workload specifically resembles those tests, the AMD part may be the better fit. The Ryzen 7 7735H also operates at a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 65 watts for the Intel part, which matters in mobile or thermally constrained environments, though no thermal or power test data is recorded here.

For a desktop user prioritizing raw performance across the broadest range of applications, the Intel Core 5 211E is the clear choice. For a mobile user whose tasks align with the AMD wins, the Ryzen 7 7735H offers a compelling alternative, especially given its lower power envelope. The average benchmark scores are close, 37,829 for Intel versus 37,161 for AMD, but the distribution of wins heavily favors Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel win is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 20,389 score beats 10,920 by 86.7%. This is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison and indicates a fundamental throughput advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core follows closely at 87.4% (2,878 vs 1,536), which is striking because single-core tests typically show smaller gaps. The Intel part also wins floating-point math by 34.8% (66,402 vs 49,260), data compression by 14.3% (346,757 vs 303,502), and single-thread performance by 21.8% (4,006 vs 3,288). Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core add wins of 12.6% and 17.5%, respectively.

The AMD wins are concentrated in three tests. Physics simulation shows the largest AMD margin at 33.5% (1,056 vs 702). Find prime numbers gives AMD a 27.1% edge (59 vs 43). Data encryption is the smallest AMD win at 5.5% (18,990 vs 17,938). These are meaningful results, but they cover narrower workloads. The PassMark multi-thread test is essentially a tie at 0.3% (23,833 vs 23,765), and integer math is close at 1.5% (88,117 vs 86,788). Extended instructions are nearly even at 1.8% (21,592 vs 21,214).

The overall pattern: Intel wins the heavy compute workloads and the single-thread tests by large margins, while AMD wins specific algorithmic tests. The Cinebench R23 numbers are particularly notable because they show a doubling in multi-core and a near doubling in single-core, which is rare in processor comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20,389 versus 10,920 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, a 86.7% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins three tests: data encryption by 5.5% (18,990 vs 17,938), find prime numbers by 27.1% (59 vs 43), and physics simulation by 33.5% (1,056 vs 702).

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 4,006 in PassMark single-thread versus 3,288 for the AMD, a 21.8% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2,878 versus 1,536, an 87.4% lead.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H has 37,161. The Intel part sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD part at the 85th.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Is the PassMark multi-thread test close?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 23,833 versus 23,765 for the AMD, a difference of only 0.3%.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 211E is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, on a 6 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm². The process node difference is significant: 6 nm versus 10 nm, which typically implies higher transistor density for the AMD part, though no transistor count is recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L2 per core on Intel (2 MB vs 512 KB) and the larger L3 (20 MB vs 16 MB) may explain part of the Intel advantage in multi-core and single-thread tests, though the architecture itself also differs.

The Intel part uses Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part uses Socket FP7 and supports only DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses with 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, AMD uses Radeon 680M.

The market segments differ: Intel is a desktop part, AMD is a mobile part. The Intel part was released in January 2025, the AMD part in March 2023. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 211E | AMD Ryzen 7 7735H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.75 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 208 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 2 MB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 20 MB shared | 16 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon 680M |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2023-03-31 |

| Part number | SRQERQ65F | 100-000000985(FP7), 100-000000989(FP7r2) |

The base clock favors AMD (3.20 GHz vs 2.70 GHz), but boost clock favors Intel (4.90 GHz vs 4.75 GHz). The TDP difference is notable: 65 W for Intel versus 35 W for AMD, which reflects the different market segments. Memory support and PCIe generation also differ, with Intel supporting older DDR4 alongside DDR5 and offering Gen 5 PCIe, while AMD is DDR5-only with Gen 4 PCIe. The L2 cache per core is four times larger on Intel, while the L3 is 25% larger.